Shamrock Shuffle

The Shamrock Shuffle is a FUN, non-timed 5k + run/walk fundraiser. It is normally held the first Saturday before Saint Patrick's Day.

Shamrock Shuffle 5k | (all ages)

This 5k+ fun run/walk is hosted and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire’s University Recreation and Sport Operations department. Our event takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 and is a great way to kick off your 5k season. The route starts on UW-Eau Claire’s upper campus, down the infamous Garfield Avenue hill, over the scenic university footbridge and follows the river up the beautiful Chippewa Valley River trail. The race is a loop that begins and ends at the McPhee Physical Education Center. Our race is open to any fitness level. Online registration can be found at raceentry.com

Feeling competitive? We have a race clock at the finish line so you are able to time and track your personal progress. Interested in enjoying a scenic run or walk with friends? Enjoy the views at a comfortable pace. Strollers are welcome if you want to make this a fun event for the entire family!

• Online registration ends March 6^th at 11pm. No Refunds.
• Same day registration begins at 9am in the McPhee Indoor track. Shirts will be first come, first served. Cash or check only. No credit card machines. No refunds.

Event Details and Schedule

Pre-race Schedule

• February 19, 2025 -- Team and Individual guaranteed t-shirt registration deadline. (we will purchase additional shirts for those that register after this deadline but cannot guarantee a size or a shirt)
• March 6, 2025 -- Online registration closes at 11pm
• March 8, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and race start -- Race day registration fees apply

Day of Event Schedule

• 9:00 a.m. Same day registration or race packet pick up

Race Start Time

• 10:00 a.m. Shamrock Shuffle 5k

Parking

Park in the CVTC south lot across from the McPhee Physical Education Center on UW-Eau Claire’s Upper Campus. Watch for signs directing you. Make sure you use the pedestrian bridge to avoid traffic when crossing Clairemont Avenue.

Parking Map

Arrival

After crossing Clairemont Avenue, watch for signs that will direct you where to enter McPhee. When entering the indoor track/registration area, we will greet and direct runners to the correct table to pick up race packets if already registered, or to the same day registration table.

What to bring

All you need to wear is comfortable, weather appropriate running clothes. We will have a water station at the race start/end. If you require additional hydration during the race, please bring your own water bottle.

Pricing

Individual

• 10 and younger: $15
• 11 and older: $20 

Team

• $25 per person
• Minimum requirement of 6 people on a team
• Includes long sleeve shirt with name on back

Cancellation Policy

Should the racecourse be determined unsafe due to an act of nature or should the event need to be cancelled due to circumstances out of our control, no refund will be offered. Notification of cancellation will take place by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the event via website, social media outlets and email to addresses we have on file. Should a last-minute cancellation occur, we will post on website and social media the morning of the event. Please check our race website the morning of the event if weather conditions require day of event assessment. By signing our waiver, you are agreeing to our policy.

Covid-19 Statement

This event has implemented health and safety measures for you, other guests, and employees.  You agree to follow all posted instructions while at the event. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.  By attending the event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19

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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

If a disability related accommodation is needed to participate in any of our programs, please contact the Recreation Office at (715)836-3377.